Abstract: A structural sheathing product used in construction that is adapted to wrap around a corner or otherwise bend for specific installations. In the preferred embodiment, a pre-scored sheathing board creates a hinge-like portion enabling an efficient and clean bend of the sheathing around a corner without fracturing or damaging the exterior surface of the sheathing, in particular, without damaging any exterior water barrier of such sheathing. The pre-scored sheet of sheathing board may have multiple locations of scoring lines. The scoring may be along the vertical length or horizontal length of the sheet of sheathing or both. A method of manufacture of the pre-scored sheathing board is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A composition for preparing a foam comprises (A) a polyol, (B) a pre-mixture comprising (B1) a silicone resin at least partially solubilized in (B2) a physical blowing agent capable of at least partially solubilizing the silicone resin (B1), (C) a polyisocyanate, and (D) a catalyst. The silicone resin (B1) includes at least 20 mol % (R13SiO1/2) siloxy units and at least 40 mol % of (SiO4/2) siloxy units, each based on the total moles of siloxy units present in the silicone resin (B1), with the proviso that the combined amount of (R13SiO1/2) and (SiO4/2) siloxy units is at least 85 mol % based on the total moles of siloxy units present in the silicone resin (B1), where each R1 is independently a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group.

Abstract: An outdoor chaise lounge including a lock-box integrated therein. The chaise lounge may have a photovoltaic device mounted to a portion of a seat member where a user rests his or her head, and the lock-box may be positioned below a foot portion of the seat member. The foot portion of the seat member may be configured to be rotated upwards to enable a user to access the lock-box. In an embodiment, electronic devices may be integrated into a member of the chaise lounge, such as a leg member, frame member, or armrest, and be configured to enable a user to order food, beverages, attendants, or perform other communications with a billing or other system of a venue (e.g., hotel, cruise ship, etc.) via a wireless communication.

Abstract: A lighting device defining an interior storage space accessible by removing a lid from the main body portion of the lighting device. The main body portion is embodied as a first light emitting component and the lid is embodied as a second light emitting component. Each of the first light emitting component and the second light emitting component are configured for emitting a light output. The lighting device additionally includes a tray that may fit within the interior storage space of the lighting device.

Abstract: A hybrid light tower includes an engine, a generator configured to be driven by the engine, a battery pack, a mast, and a light assembly including a plurality of light emitting diodes. The generator is configured to produce a first DC power. The battery pack is directly electrically coupled to the generator to receive the first DC power from the generator to charge the battery pack. The light assembly is coupled to the mast and the light emitting diodes electrically coupled to the battery pack to receive a second DC power from the battery pack.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water heater comprising a cold water inlet, a hot water outlet, a fluid pathway arranged between the cold water inlet and the hot water outlet, one or more heating elements that heat water in the fluid pathway, a power electronics unit coupled to the one or more heating elements, a controller configured to regulate a temperature of the water in the fluid pathway to an adjustable hot water temperature by controlling the power electronics unit, a flow sensor to detect a water flow through the fluid pathway, and an inlet water temperature sensor adapted to determine an inlet temperature of the water.

Abstract: A mattress for use during recovery from buttock surgery includes a first wall and opposed second wall, a peripheral wall, and an interior wall extending between the first wall and second wall, with the interior wall being spaced inwardly from the peripheral wall. A bore bounded and defined by the interior wall has a first opening defined in the first wall and a second opening defined in the second wall. The first opening is of a first dimension and the second opening is of a different second dimension. In particular, the first opening is larger than the second opening. A cup holder is provided in each of the first wall and the second wall. A first pocket is provided on a first side of the mattress and a second pocket is provided on a second side of the mattress. The first pocket is inverted relative to the second pocket.

Abstract: A building assembly system for fabricating a multi-story building is described, wherein the building includes a vertical support core arranged on a base. Lift jacks are arranged between a top portion and a bottom portion of the vertical support core, and a reusable bridle is suspended from the plurality of lift jacks and slidably arranged on the vertical support core. A floor plate is assembled onto the bridle at an assembly level that is proximal to the base. The plurality of the lift jacks are operable to lift the bridle and the assembled floor plate to a design elevation on the vertical support core, and are operable to lower the bridle to the assembly level on the vertical support core after the floor plate has been secured to the vertical support core at the design elevation.

Abstract: Devices, arrangements and methods for fixing telecommunications cables relative to a telecommunications closure. Features of the devices and arrangements can make more efficient use of an interior closure volume and enhance a closure's capabilities with respect to handling different types of telecommunications cables and optical fiber routing schemes.

Abstract: A system for protecting a prefinished rotor journal of a rotor during a manufacturing process is provided. The system includes a manufacturing fixture. The fixture includes a plurality of supply lines providing a plurality of pressurized flows. The fixture further includes a plurality of static flow bearings configured for suspending the prefinished rotor journal between the plurality of static flow bearings without the prefinished rotor journal contacting the plurality of static flow bearings. Each of the static flow bearings includes a central duct receiving one of the plurality of pressurized flows. The central duct is configured for directing the one of the plurality of pressurized flows at the prefinished rotor journal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a aqueous solution leak detection cable that locates aqueous solution leaks in pipelines, tanks, and other devices that store and transport aqueous solutions. Resistive sensor wires are used so that the location of the leak can be detected with a high degree of accuracy in an inexpensive and convenient matter. In addition, aqueous solution leaks can be detected over long distances, which reduces the cost and provides reliability for detecting aqueous solution leaks in aqueous solution pipelines.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for in-situ etching of a wafer prior to sputter deposition, the method comprising the following steps. A sputtering chamber having a sputtering target is provided. The wafer is placed into the sputtering chamber. A gas is introduced into the sputtering chamber such that the gas at least partially ionized as a plasma, wherein the plasma includes positively charged gas ions. A first negative potential is applied to the wafer while a second negative potential is simultaneously applied to the sputtering target and while no shutter is positioned between the wafer and the sputtering target.

Abstract: A system includes a window treatment adjacent to a window of a room. At least one motor drive unit is associated with the window treatment, for varying the position of the window treatment. A sensor measures a light level (e.g., an outdoor light level) at the window. A controller provides signals to the motor drive unit to automatically adjust the position of the window treatment so as to control a penetration distance of sunlight into the room when the window treatment is partially opened. The controller is configured to position the window treatment in a bright override position if the measured light level is at least a bright threshold value. The controller is configured to select the bright threshold value from among at least two predetermined values. The selection depends on an angle of incidence between light rays from the sun and a surface normal of the window.

Abstract: A pedestal paver has a plurality of apertures. There are a plurality of waveguide inserts wherein there is one waveguide insert in one apertures. The waveguide inserts are formed from a transparent or translucent material to permit light generated from a light source disposed vertically below the pedestal paver to shine upwardly through the waveguide insert. The waveguide inserts have a configuration that is complementary to the portion of the body of the pedestal paver that defines the aperture. The pedestal paver is supported by the pedestal at a corner of the paver.

Abstract: A severing apparatus is used for severing a conduit. The apparatus includes a main body section having an upper portion, a lower portion, and an intermediate portion. A combustible charge is located in the intermediate portion, and an ignition mechanism is coupled to the upper portion for igniting the combustible charge. A nozzle head is located in the lower portion and includes an internal cavity and a nozzle portion having apertures at spaced apart positions for providing passages from the internal cavity to outside of the nozzle head. The ignition mechanism is configured to ignite the combustible charge to create a flame and combustion products and pressure in the internal cavity for moving the nozzle head relative to the lower portion so that the nozzle portion protrudes out of the lower portion for passage of the flame and hot combustion products out of the apertures to sever the conduit.

Abstract: A sensor may detect glare from a recorded image and a shade position of a motorized window treatment may be controlled based on the position of the detected glare in the image. A luminance of a pixel may be calculated in an image and a glare condition may be detected based on the luminance of the pixel. For example, the sensor may start at a first pixel in a bottom row of pixels and step through each of the pixels on the bottom row before moving to a next row of pixels. When the sensor detects a glare condition, the sensor may cease processing the remaining pixels of the image. The sensor may calculate a background luminance of the image by reordering the pixels of the image from darkest to lightest and calculating the luminance of a pixel that is a predetermined percentage from the darkest pixel.

Abstract: A system for electric-motor driven transportation mechanism for fracturing operations is disclosed. The system includes at least one transportation mechanism to transport blender components for a blender fluid from a first tub that may be a proppant hopper to a second tub that may be a blender tub and that may be associated with a fracturing blender; an electric motor and a control unit associated with the at least one transportation mechanism; and at least one variable frequency drive (VFD) associated with the electric motors for real time control of a speed associated with the at least one transportation mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a managed pressure drilling method and system that accommodates timely and accurate control of surface pressure in order to maintain appropriate wellbore pressure of a well. The system and method can use a minimal set of inputs, such as a measured pressure input, with a control software hierarchy described herein to improve the accuracy of the controlled pressure and automation of drilling rig components over conventional Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) systems. Because the method compensates for the real pressure rate of change using the pressure input, the method and system allow the implementation of MPD techniques in legacy applications and drilling rigs. The system and method can reduce human error and inefficiencies that directly degrade the quality of MPD techniques and improve wellbore drilling and hydrocarbon production performance within the industry.

Abstract: An adjustable firearm balance weight system comprising: a balance weight configured to secure to a part of a firearm in at least two alternative positions relative to the part of the firearm; and a lock system configured to hold the balance weight in each of the at least two alternative positions relative to the part of the firearm, wherein the lock system is configured to be operated, preferably by hand and without tools, to allow the balance weight to move between the at least two alternative positions.

Abstract: A downhole tool, such as a bridge plug, has a carrier disposed on the tool between the opposing cones. Slips are disposed adjacent to the tool between the carrier and the cones. One arrangement has a proximal end of each slip connected by a linkage configured to articulate the proximal end relative to the carrier, while a distal end of each slip is configured to engage the cone opposed thereto. The linkage can be a linkage hingedly connected between the slip's proximal end and the carrier. Alternatively, the linkage can be a leaf spring flexibly connected between the slip's proximal end and the carrier. Another arrangement has linkages hingedly connected to the carrier and hingedly connected toward opposing ends of each slip. The linkages articulate the slip relative to the carrier while the ends of the slip engage the opposing cones.